Forensic Cybersecurity Specialist

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa KPMG-SouthAfrica Full time
Job Title/Position: Forensic Cybersecurity Specialist

Number of Positions: 1

Function and Business Unit: Advisory, GRC: Forensic

Description of the Role and Purpose of the Job:

The successful candidate will be part of the Forensic Services team at KPMG in South Africa, responsible for executing specific engagements in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Cyber Investigations. The role requires a strong background in cybersecurity, with experience in responding to cyber security incidents and investigation of cyber breaches, including triage, containment, eradication, and broader coordination for the incidents.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute on cyber investigation and DFIR engagements as per the applicable methodologies.
  • Support the FTech leadership team in building pipeline and lead business development activities for DFIR service-line.
  • As a team member, provide high-quality deliverables and support in the project administration and management of the project.

Skills and Attributes Required for the Role:

Skills:

  • Experience in responding to cyber security incidents and investigation of cyber breaches, including triage, containment, eradication, and broader coordination for the incidents.
  • Knowledge of networks, operating systems (Linux and/or MacOS), databases, static and dynamic malware analysis/reverse engineering; digital forensics and cloud analytics.
  • Working knowledge of IT, networking, and cloud environment and be able to extract necessary logs and perform triage based on the nature of the incident.
  • Proficiency in identifying the systems and logs to be analyzed considering the nature of the breach.
  • Ability to collaborate, learn, and work with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in documentation, report writing, and documentation.
  • Support on proposals and risk management processes.

Personal Attributes:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to adapt, multi-task, and work on multiple engagements simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under pressure while still delivering high-quality work.
  • Ability to work under pressure and keep track of the big picture while performing in-depth analysis.
  • Social skills, willingness, and experience in being a team player and dealing with people from various backgrounds and areas across the company, but also possess the ability to work independently.

Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Role (Including Qualifications and Experience):

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in related fields such as Cyber Forensics, Information Security, and Incident Response.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited tertiary institution.
  • Additional cyber forensic and incident responder certifications such as SANS, CHFI are desired.

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